U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive” telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising hopes that diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Moscow and advance negotiations over the war in Ukraine may be gaining momentum. The call, which lasted more than an hour according to officials familiar with the […]
NATO leaders are set to announce major defence contracts worth tens of billions of dollars in Ankara as the alliance gathers for one of its most consequential summits in recent years, seeking to demonstrate increased military spending and greater burden-sharing in response to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The two-day summit in the Turkish […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed that Europe is preparing “pretty precise plans” for a multinational troop deployment to Ukraine, aimed at supporting the country’s long-term security following the end of the war with Russia. In an interview Von der Leyen said the initiative is part of a broader framework of post conflict […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated in an interview that Ukraine’s security should be guaranteed by a coalition of nations, including members of the United Nations Security Council. He emphasised that these guarantees should be part of a broader agreement to ensure Ukraine’s neutrality. Lavrov noted that President Vladimir Putin had previously discussed the idea […]
During his recent presidential campaign, Donald Trump often claimed to have a secret strategy for ending the war in Ukraine. He confidently suggested he could bring the conflict to a close within a day or so of taking office. Now, Trump and individuals tied to his administration are reportedly engaging with Russian President Vladimir Putin […]